Nicola Sturgeon has admitted it has been 'incredibly difficult' after her husband Peter Murrell was charged by police over the SNP's finances.
The former First Minister was seen leaving her house near Glasgow just hours the former Chief Executive of the SNP was arrested and charged by Police Scotland.
Sturgeon left her marital property on Friday and got into a car saying: "It's an incredibly difficult time for me, but that's not the main issue here. So I can't say anything more. I won't say any more if you don't mind.
"I'm now going for a quick walk if that's alright with you. I know you've a job to do but I ask you maybe to give my neighbours peace. There's nothing going to be happening here."
Last night Murrell was charged in connection the with embezzlement of funds from the party.
It comes as part of Operation Branchform, which is investigating possible fundraising fraud within the SNP.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 59 year old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party.
"The man, who was arrested at 9.13am today and had previously been arrested as a suspect on 5 April, 2023, was charged at 6.35pm after further questioning by Police Scotland detectives investigating the funding and finances of the party.
"A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in due course. The man is no longer in police custody.
"As this investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further.”
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